Oh my goodness Ozroz you are remarkable. I only hope we live long enough to get our hands on some of these magnificent creations. Pink, Cream, Champagne & White are my colours, so if you are looking for a trial garden in Brisbane you have one. Keep us posted when available.

Bruce My camera is a canon which sort of looks like the old 35mm but digital. Back when I bought it, the price was pretty high, but now these types of cameras have come down a lot in price. I do not use tripods and the filters are all programable within the camera.

Bruce I have heard people have trouble with Bonica offspring, this is the only one I have of this cross. The others may have had mildew when young and I would have ditched them quick smart, it seems a while ago and I have forgotten. This one is pretty stable and has never given me grief yet. She is a little bloom machine though.

Rosa Bonica is one of my favorite roses and I plant in landscapes often.Just flowers and flowers, then run the hedge trimmers over it lightly and it is off again.Love them Can't wait for the white onesDennis

Dennis, I thought it would make a good breeder as it is quite hardy, blooms frequently but alas, not many of it's offspring are worth keeping. I'm throwing out all I bred so far.Warren either fluked one or knew a lot more about what to put with it than a lot of other breeders. He's been at this breeding business a lot longer than most so let's call it good rosemanship the reason for his success.

I have only been at it for about 8 years so I'm still a beginner. Warren is number 1 , Roseman and I are second.The forum was started by Simon Voorwinde some time back and he being a science teacher and rose breeder had a very good grasp of plant genetics. Warren and Simon didn't always see eye to eye but both good experienced breeders.

Let's start you off breeding roses now by saving hips from some roses you like this spring. Pick these when coloured(Most Yellow to Orange). and before they dry out completely cut open the hips and shell out the seeds.Place these in a paper towel like your wife uses that is well dampened with a solution of fungicide. Fold into 4, seeds inside and place in a small freezer bag labelled. Place in the refrigerated section of the fridge and wait until I come down to explain the next step. Next step is to do your own pollinating. Knowledge can be gained from the Australian and USA rose breeders through becoming a member.You are now on your way but the above is the simple bit.TO BE CONTINUED.

David, I think it would be a good idea. There are probably others on the forum that would like to give it a try.

As you know it is pretty simple and well within the grasp of new rose growers. They may experience the thrill of seeing the first bloom appear on their babies. I'm like an expectant father and can't wait to look and smell.